The morning of her scheduled cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement of the right eye, an older adult patient expresses concern that she will not remember her instructions for home care
Which statement is the best response to the patient's concern?
a. "Is your family going to be here while you're in surgery?"
b. "Are you anxious about the surgery?"
c. "I'll reinforce the important points."
d. "We will provide you with written in-structions."
D
Postoperative care requires teaching the patient and family home care procedures for the period after cataract surgery and should be given orally as well in written form. The patient may or may not have family present. Asking about anxiety could be important, but yes/no questions are not therapeutic. The nurse's idea of what are the important points may differ from the patient's.
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